Christmas 2005, Part 2
My brother and cousins meet in Los Angeles and go to Las Vegas for a few days every year around the Christmas holidays. This year they decided to come down for a visit on Monday, the day after Christmas. I was told that all they want to do is eat, drink and play cards. How do you say "No" to that?
On the menu was Honey and Maple Brined Turkey, Herb Stuffing, Sausage and Fennel Foccia Stuffing, Marscapone Cheese Mashed Potatoes topped with carmalized leeks, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Apples and Onions from Stephen Cook's, Green Beans with 10 year old Balsamic and a sprinkle of sea salt, Roasted Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma and for dessert I made Fudge Brownies with William Sonoma Peppermint Bark, with a dollap of Whiskey Whipping Cream and Pan brought a Christmas cake from Sage [Forgot to take a picture, it was beatiful]. Did I forget anything? Oh yes, I also had a buffet of beers for Wah to sample through out the day with included, Samuel Smith Organic Ale, Apline Ale, Chimay Trappist Ale, a Growler of Alpine's Captian Stout [My Favorite], and a growler of Alpine's Pure Hoppiness.
Everything turned out wonderfully. Although, I did not tent the Turkey earliy enough and the sugar in the brine caused the skin to darken. Other than that, no beating myself over anything not turning out. LOL.
After eating, We had a few rounds of Texas Hold'em. Going 1 for 5 in heads-up play is not good. Nothing you can do when people are hitting gut-shot straights on the river. Si won both times.
Wah found this gift. Funny. I love the new trucker cap.
Thanks to Wah, Si, Siu-Fai, RayRay, Agoo(s), Fay Dee Dee, Danny & Annie, JoeyS and Jessica for joining us and making this a fun and wonderful Post Christmas Meal! We would also like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.
On the menu was Honey and Maple Brined Turkey, Herb Stuffing, Sausage and Fennel Foccia Stuffing, Marscapone Cheese Mashed Potatoes topped with carmalized leeks, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Apples and Onions from Stephen Cook's, Green Beans with 10 year old Balsamic and a sprinkle of sea salt, Roasted Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma and for dessert I made Fudge Brownies with William Sonoma Peppermint Bark, with a dollap of Whiskey Whipping Cream and Pan brought a Christmas cake from Sage [Forgot to take a picture, it was beatiful]. Did I forget anything? Oh yes, I also had a buffet of beers for Wah to sample through out the day with included, Samuel Smith Organic Ale, Apline Ale, Chimay Trappist Ale, a Growler of Alpine's Captian Stout [My Favorite], and a growler of Alpine's Pure Hoppiness.
Everything turned out wonderfully. Although, I did not tent the Turkey earliy enough and the sugar in the brine caused the skin to darken. Other than that, no beating myself over anything not turning out. LOL.
After eating, We had a few rounds of Texas Hold'em. Going 1 for 5 in heads-up play is not good. Nothing you can do when people are hitting gut-shot straights on the river. Si won both times.
Wah found this gift. Funny. I love the new trucker cap.
Thanks to Wah, Si, Siu-Fai, RayRay, Agoo(s), Fay Dee Dee, Danny & Annie, JoeyS and Jessica for joining us and making this a fun and wonderful Post Christmas Meal! We would also like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.
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